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In this issue

February 08, 2025

IIT-I got record 30 patents in 2024

In a display of its dedication to innovation and technological advancements, Indian Institute of Technology Indore marked a groundbreaking year in research and development setting new records with 30 patents granted and achieving an impressive 78 per cent growth in patent filings.

1 min

Illegal shops razed, public toilet reconstruction begins

The Indore Municipal Corporation demolished five illegally built shops on a plot meant for a public toilet in IMC's market in Pardeshipura area and began reconstructing the toilet at the original location.

1 min

Jail Guard Arrested for Thrashing Cop, Suspended

A probationary jail guard, who was one of the two men arrested for holding an on-duty sub-inspector (SI) hostage and assaulting him, was suspended on Friday, a jail department official's letter said.

1 min

City to receive 150 electric buses under PM e-bus scheme

Under the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Seva Yojana, the city is going to receive 150 e-buses, the maximum number in the entire country.

1 min

PNB Home Loan Expo Draws Large Crowd

Punjab National Bank (PNB) Indore Division inaugurated a two-day home loan expo on Friday morning at Basketball Complex, Janjeerwala Square.

1 min

Fire breaks out in timber godown, security guard suffers burns

A security guard suffered burn injuries after a massive fire engulfed a godown in Guru Nanak Timber Market at around 4:15 AM on Friday.

1 min

City Cops Arrest Land Shark For Duping People Of Crores

He collected Rs 7 lakh each from at least 14 people in Vijay Nagar alone on false promise of developing residential colonies. The accused carrying Rs 50,000 bounty was arrested from Nagpur. At least 10 cases of land fraud registered against him across the country.

1 min

Death Cuts Short Pilgrims' Tour at Bherughat

LATE NIGHT HORROR | 4 devotees, 2 others killed in accident

1 min

Policies, rules customized to ease processes, avoid delays

As part of its commitment to make Madhya Pradesh the favourite destination of investors from India and abroad, the Madhya Pradesh Government, under the leadership of chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav, has taken a series of steps to ensure that investors feel welcome in the state and are not forced to chase applications and make rounds of government offices for clearances and permissions.

1 min

Class 11 student ends life before exam

A student of class 11 hanged herself in her house in Hira Nagar area on Friday morning.

1 min

HC Allows Disabled Candidates to Apply for Office Assistant Posts

In an interim relief for disabled candidates, Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed petitioners to submit their applications for the post of office assistant grade-3 (trainee) which is being filled by Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity Distribution Company.

1 min

Indore Shivers as Night Temperature Drops to 12°C

The city witnessed a sharp dip in temperature on Friday as north-easterly winds lashed the region, intensifying the winter chill.

1 min

Three-day Sneh Sammelan Inaugurated

The three-day Sneh Sammelan was inaugurated under the guidance of Dr Bharat Singh Goyal, Principal of Maharani Pushpamala Raje Pawar Government Girls College.

1 min

Thief Dressed as 'Lady' Held

A thief entered the office of a petrol pump in Ujjain wearing a sari and pink-coloured hand gloves. He took out Rs 70k in cash from the table drawer and escaped.

1 min

Varsity removes contractual faculty, HoD remains

Unauthorised Party

1 min

Vehicle Thief Held With Illicit Liquor

Kishanganj police arrested an accused from Gopalpura Road and recovered 9 litres of illicit country-made poisonous liquor worth Rs 2k.

1 min

Foundation Day of Veterinary College Held

The 13th Foundation Day of the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry was celebrated.

1 min

Refined oil worth Rs 34 lakh recovered from city trader

Refined oil worth Rs 34 lakh sent from Bihar to Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) in a truck disappeared midway.

1 min

Charandas Made In-Charge Mahant of Nirmohi Akhara

Ramsevak Das, the presiding Mahant of Panch Ramanandiya Nirmohi Akhara, Ujjain passed away unexpectedly on January 25, during Prayagraj Maha Kumbh-2025.

1 min

Mayor Asks Electricity Department To Ensure Proper Arrangements

Road Widening Exercise

1 min

KV Student's Body Found Under Mysterious Condition

Tragic | His school bag was found lying nearby

1 min

MPOA to Re-conduct Selection Process for 5 Local Players

Madhya Pradesh High Court's Indore bench comprising of justice Subodh Abhyankar on Thursday passed an order on a writ petition filed by five local players in the ongoing dispute regarding selection of the Mallakhamb team for the 38th National Games being organised at Uttarakhand.

1 min

SC Bars HC From Hearing 9 Transfer Pleas on OBC Quota

The Supreme Court, on Friday, prevented the Madhya Pradesh High Court from hearing nine petitions related to the state's OBC reservation, which had been transferred to the SC.

1 min

Pune Municipal Team Visits Indore to Study Solid Waste Management

A 300-member delegation from the Pune Municipal Corporation visited Indore to study its solid waste management system and cleanliness initiatives.

1 min

Grand Celebration of Annual Function Horizon 2025

The RGP Gujarati Professional Institute, managed by Shri Gujarati Samaj, celebrated its annual function, Horizon 2025, with great enthusiasm.

1 min

Irregularities Crop Up in Tender for Van Vihar Wild Café

GAME OF RENEWAL | In the name of floating tender

1 min

Cultural Performances Mark Gravity Public School's Annual Event

Gravity Public School celebrated its annual function on Republic Day, showcasing students' talents.

1 min

10 Indonesian Cities to Follow Indore's Waste Management Strategies

Indore Smart City's model of innovations in the field of waste management and urban development strategies has made a favourable impression on Indonesian cities.

1 min

Abhijeet Pathare (IAS) to get C'garh Cadre

Chhattisgarh has welcomed another IAS officer as Abhijeet Baban Pathare, an IAS officer from the Manipur cadre, has been granted a cadre transfer following his marriage to Manasi Nanabhau Sakore, an IPS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre.

1 min

Chamber Welcomes RBI's Monetary Policy, Repo Rate Cut

The Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries has expressed its support for the latest monetary policy announced by the Reserve Bank of India, which includes a 0.25% reduction in the repo rate, bringing it down to 6.25%.

1 min

CM Seeks E-Office Full Implementation By March 31

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening governance by making administrative processes more transparent, efficient, and swift.

1 min

Pollution Check Centres at petrol pumps in C'garh

In a major step towards controlling vehicular pollution, pollution under control (PUC) centres will be established at petrol pumps across Chhattisgarh.

1 min

Dy CM Criticizes Ex-CM Over Urban Development Claims

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao questioned former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's achievements in urban development, stating that there were no notable projects to showcase from his five-year tenure.

1 min

Massive corruption in medical college construction tenders: Gupta

Dr. Rakesh Gupta, who serves as the Chairperson of the Medical Cell of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC), has levelled serious allegations regarding extensive corruption occurring within the tender process associated with the construction of medical colleges in the state.

1 min

Senior defence officials visit Dantewada

A delegation of 18 senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, New Delhi, visited Dantewada as part of Study Tour 2025 organized by the National Defence College.

1 min

Eclectika'25 begins with enthusiasm at NIT Raipur

NIT Raipur's Sanskriti - The Cultural Committee inaugurated Eclectika'25, Central India's largest annual cultural fest, with a grand ceremony.

1 min

'C'garh's beauty is in its people, culture, progress'

NDC TEAM WINDS UP | Pats Chhattisgarh

2 mins

India can certainly achieve 7% plus growth rate

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said India can certainly achieve over 7 per cent growth rate and the nation should aspire for that.

1 min

Digital frauds, a matter of concern: RBI

'bank.in', 'fin.in' domains unveiled

1 min

To be watchful, nimble in providing liquidity: Guv

The Reserve Bank of India will be watchful and remain nimble in providing the required amount of liquidity to the banking system, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said Friday.

1 min

RBI pegs FY26 inflation at 4.2%

Headline inflation, after moving above the upper tolerance band in October, has since registered a sequential moderation in November and December.

1 min

India's Forex Reserves Rise $1.05 Billion to $630.607 Billion

India's forex reserves rose USD 1.05 billion to USD 630.607 billion for the week ended January 31, the RBI said on Friday.

1 min

₹1L cr tax relief will not impact inflation

‘The tax relief given to the middle class in the Budget will spur consumption’

1 min

Markets End Lower Post RBI Rate Cut

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday as the RBI's rate cut did not spring any major surprise for the markets and investors turned to profit-taking amid foreign fund outflows.

1 min

India Achieves 100 GW Solar Energy Capacity: Pralhad Joshi

India has achieved the milestone of 100GW solar energy capacity, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday, underscoring the country's target of having 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.

1 min

Sebi-registered non-bank brokers can directly access NDS-OM: RBI

The RBI on Friday said non-bank brokers registered with market-regulator Sebi can directly access NDS-OM, an electronic trading platform for secondary market transactions in government securities, on behalf of their clients.

1 min

RBI Projects GDP Growth for Next Fiscal Year at 6.7%

RBI cuts policy rate by 25 bps to 6.25%, first reduction in five years

1 min

JSW Energy signs PPA with Amazon

JSW Energy on Friday said its arm, JSW Neo Energy, has inked a power purchase agreement with AEI New Energy Trading Private Ltd (Amazon) for 180 MW wind power.

1 min

Coal ministry prepared for summers; will meet 906 MT coal demand for power sector

The coal ministry is ready to meet 906 million tonnes (MT) of anticipated coal demand for the power sector in 2025-26, a senior government official said on Friday.

1 min

Gilts slump despite rate cut, RBI policy skips liquidity steps

Prices of government bonds ended sharply lower despite a 25-basis-point rate cut by the RBI's MPC as traders were disappointed by the lack of additional liquidity boosting measures by the central bank on Friday.

1 min

Mahindra & Mahindra Q3 profit rises 20% to ₹3,181 cr

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Friday reported a 20 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 3,181 crore in the December quarter.

1 min

Further Tariff Hike Needed for Financial Stability: Airtel MD

Barely a few months of raising mobile tariff and registering a record average revenue per user (ARPU), Bharti Airtel has said that further rise is necessary for the financial stability of the sector.

1 min

Cabinet Approves ₹8,800 Crore for Skill India Programme to Boost Jobs

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the continuation and restructuring of central sector scheme 'Skill India Programme' till 2026 with an overlay outlay of Rs 8,800 crore.

1 min

LIC Q3 profit up 16% to ₹11,056 cr

State-owned insurer LIC on Friday reported a 17 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 11,056 crore in the third quarter ended December 2024 due to reduction in expense ratio.

1 min

TechEagle to invest ₹100 cr in UAVs, launches first Responder Drone

TechEagle on Friday said it plans to invest Rs 100 crore in the next three years amid the growing demand for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in the area of public safety.

1 min

Market Sentiment Remains Cautious

This week, the domestic benchmark indices saw small losses, influenced by several key factors.

1 min

SEBI'S NEW ALGO TRADING RULES: A BOON FOR RETAIL INVESTORS?

The SEBI has recently issued new guidelines to ensure the safe participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading (algo trading).

1 min

Fire breaks out at Kumbh mela; no casualties reported

A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Friday, triggering panic among devotees and officials.

1 min

Bollywood Stars Take a Holy Dip at Sangam

The grandeur of Mahakumbh continues to draw people from all walks of life, with crores of devotees gathering at the sacred Triveni Sangam for a holy dip.

1 min

Tragic stampede incident leaves Prayagraj's economy in distress

For the last two days, crowd is visible, but they are people from the nearby regions who are not staying put in Prayagraj

1 min

JD (U), Congress start vying for Dalit votes

The two major political parties - JD (U) and Congress - have scaled up their efforts to woo Dalit votes before the assembly polls due later this year as Dalits constitute 19.65 percent of the state's population.

1 min

Akhara saints now shift to Varanasi for Shivratri

KASHI CALLING | Festival coincides with the last day of Maha Kumbh Mela, which happens to be one of largest spiritual gatherings

2 mins

Elephant Runs Amoka, Kills Mahout

A mahout was killed, and another person sustained injuries after an elephant ran amok during a 'nercha' ceremony at a mosque in Koottanadu in this north Kerala district, police said on Friday.

1 min

Ram Janambhumi Nirman Trustee Breathes His Last

Ram Janambhumi Nirman trustee and former Bihar MLC Kameshwar Chaupal passed away at Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi late on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 68.

1 min

Cong to lodge complaint with SEC against Raman Singh

Sai is scheduled to hold a roadshow in the state capital in support of BJP Mayoral candidate Minal Choubey on Saturday

1 min

Punjab Cops Form SIT to Probe Illegal Human Trafficking

Punjab police on Friday constituted a four-member fact-finding committee/special investigation team (SIT) to combat and investigate the illegal human trafficking and illegal migration arising from the deportation of Indian citizens domiciled in Punjab from the United States of America (USA).

1 min

Foreign Jails Now Have 10,152 Indian Prisoners

Govt informs Parliament

1 min

Raj Cabinet minister accuses his government of snooping

Cabinet Minister of Rajasthan's Bhajan Lal government Dr Kirori Lal Meena has accused his government of snooping him and tapping his phone.

1 min

Delhi L-G orders probe into Kejriwal's poaching claims

HIGH DRAMA| Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) serves notice to AAP chief over claims of BJP poaching AAP candidates

1 min

HC rejects Bengal govt's appeal for death penalty

The Calcutta high court on Friday rejected the West Bengal government's appeal seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, who was convicted for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old on-duty trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, even as it admitted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plea for the same.

1 min

NIA Opposes Rashid's Plea for Custody Parole

The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved judgment on the plea moved by Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer seeking custody parole in order to enable him to attend the Parliamentary budget session.

1 min

K'taka HS denies Muda case transfer to CBI

In a major relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka High Court, on Friday, dismissed a petition seeking the transfer of the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

1 min

Woman who accused BJP chief Badoli, singer Mittal of rape, booked for extortion

Haryana police have arrested two people and booked four others, including the woman who had recently accused state BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli and former state publicity cell chief and singer Rocky Mittal of rape, for blackmailing and extortion.

1 min

JD (U) seeks probe into PK's sources of funds

IRREGULARITIES: JD (U) leader claims that financial statements of Kishor and his party's EBC Cell chief are contradictory

2 mins

Abandon modern dress, wear traditional attire; Bhagwat tells Hindus

While the Modi government is trying to use AI and other tools to push India forward, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat opines Hindus must shun English, abandon modern dress and wear traditional attire and visit travel destinations within the country.

1 min

If you try to break us now, we will break your head: Uddhav

Eight Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Shiv Sena (UBT) held a knee-jerk press conference in New Delhi on Friday to firmly state that they remain loyal to Uddhav Thackeray and have no intentions of switching sides.

1 min

HC grants bail to two men held for 'plot' to kill Salman Khan

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to two men arrested last year in connection with an alleged conspiracy to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan near his farmhouse in Panvel.

1 min

Sensing Cong rout in Delhi, Rahul doing cover firing: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis strongly reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations regarding an increase of 39 lakh voters in the state during the recent assembly elections, saying the claim stems from his party's imminent defeat in the Delhi assembly polls.

1 min

Ineligible women will not be asked to repay

LADKI BAHIN | Instalments to stop for ineligible beneficiaries

1 min

ED Searches Eros in ₹2,000-cr FEMA Case, Documents Seized

Immovable properties, overseas bank accounts and digital devices have been seized

1 min

Peace in Manipur is about democracy

Peace in Manipur is not only about Manipur; it is about the working of democracy and the Constitution of India, said Dr J Lamboi Haokip, director at Centre for Indigenous Studies in Manipur.

1 min

Maharashtra and MP to sign MoU for Tapti recharge project

Maharashtra is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Madhya Pradesh for the world's first ground recharge project in the Tapti Basin.

1 min

No case is made out by accused on technical point for bail plea

It cannot be said that money laundering probe cannot be initiated under BNS, as the new law has not been added in the list of offences

1 min

Police Book 12 for Thrashing Comedian

The 12 Accused Assaulted More for His Recent Jokes Aimed at Actor Veer Pahariya

1 min

31k book train tickets, struggle over confirmed seats

Mahakumbh

1 min

31k book train tickets,

The spiritual fervour of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has drawn thousands of devotees from Pune, with 31,128 tickets booked in just 19 days.

1 min

Pune District to Get Tourism Plan: Dudi

Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has directed officials to develop an inclusive and environmentally sustainable tourism plan for the district, incorporating its historical forts, religious sites, cultural and sports heritage, rivers, wildlife, biodiversity, dams, agriculture, forests, water tourism, adventure sports, birdwatching, pilgrimage tourism, and grassland safaris, etc.

1 min

Rahul Solapurkar quits BORI over controversial remarks

The actor stoked controversy with his statement on Shivaji Maharaj

1 min

CM Directs Police To Nab Those Harassing Industry

Law & Order | Chief Minister Orders Police To Take Down Illegal Hoardings, Starting With Those With His Pictures

2 mins

MIT-WPU Presents Bharat Asmita to Dignitaries

\"Even today, over 110 million people in India do not have access to healthcare. Dedicate your life to serving them. Vinoba Bhave once said, 'Jai Jagat'—a sentiment echoed through Vishwanath Karad's mission of world peace,\" said social activist and director of SEARCH Foundation, Abhay Bang, while receiving the Bharat Asmita Lifetime Achievement Award at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU).

2 mins

Waiting for Yerwada inmates turn ordeal

Families of Yerwada Central Jail's inmates have been facing extreme hardships while they wait for hours outside the prison due to a lack of basic facilities.

1 min

PMC, MSEDCL to remove dangerous transmission lines

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) have finally started the work to remove electric power transmission lines from the centers of the road as they have been posing a threat to commuters on NIBM-Undri Road.

2 mins

Mehul Shah is GII's new Chairman

SURAT

1 min

Toddler drowns in storm drain

ACTION TAKEN | 4 Surat Municipal Corporation officials booked for culpable homicide; NDRF called to search body; family alleges delayed response by authorities

1 min

CM Takes a Holy Dip at Maha Kumbh

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took a holy bath at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on February 7, reaffirming his faith at one of Hinduism's most sacred confluences.

1 min

42 NIFT-Daman Students to Participate in Bharat Tex '25

New Delhi is set to host Bharat Tex 2025, one of the largest global textile events, from February 14 to 17, attracting over 5,000 exhibitors, 6,000 international buyers from 120+ countries, and 1,20,000 visitors.

1 min

Farmers Take to Millet Cultivation for Higher Profits

Farmers in the remote villages of Sanand, Bavla, and Viramgam talukas near Nal Sarovar, where water resources are limited, are increasingly shifting towards millet farming.

1 min

Keep 1.25% GST on bullion, jewellery: GJC

All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the premier body for jewellers, has urged the government to rationalize the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bullion and precious ornaments, reducing it to 1.25% from the current 3% to ease the burden on consumers and boost sales.

1 min

Over 2,900 Units Set To Go Live Soon

The Gujarat government is making significant strides in the computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), bringing rural cooperatives into the digital age.

1 min

GSHSEB Shares Plan for Smooth, Fair Board Exams

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has announced its Action Plan 2025 ahead of the Class 10 and 12 board exams, which will commence on February 27.

1 min

₹710 cr for growth in 6 municipal corps

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced significant financial allocations aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure and governance across the state.

2 mins

Slot Booking Proposed at Registration Department

With a view to reduce congestion at registration offices and ensure smoother processes, a dynamic queue management system (appointment-based registration) in the Registration and Stamps Department is proposed.

1 min

If women are healthy, entire society will be healthy

Medchal-Malkajgiri District Additional Collector Radhika Gupta said that ‘if women are healthy, their families will be healthy and thus the entire system will be healthy.’

1 min

P-4 to be launched from Ugadi

Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said on Thursday that the government is taking steps to implement the P-4 (Public-Private-People-Partnership) policy from next Ugadi in the state.

1 min

People want Araku railway station in Waltair Division

Since the news of Rayagada rail division to be carved out from Waltair to be the fourth one in the zone and 70th in the country broke out, people of Araku have been raising their voice to retain it in Waltair Division.

1 min

Extension of application deadline for BC Corp loans

Minister for BC, EWS Welfare, Handloom and Textiles S Savita said on Thursday that the loans of BC corporations provided by the government should be sanctioned to all the eligible applications and steps should be taken to ensure that the units are grounded within the stipulated time.

1 min

PJTAU Signs MoU with Indo Climate Sense Private Limited

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indo Climate Sense Private Limited, Hyderabad, to collaborate on developing sensors for detecting nutrient levels in soils.

1 min

Chandrababu Naidu calls for 'team spirit' in state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday emphasized the importance of \"team spirit\" in the reconstruction of the state and urged for accelerated performance to achieve immediate results.

1 min

Thalliki Vandanam scheme to come into force by start of academic year

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said that before the start of the academic year, \"Thalliki Vandanam\" (Rs 15,000 to the mother of each school going child) and DSC (recruitment of government school teachers) appointments will also be completed.

1 min

AFCAT admit card released

The Indian Air Force will release the admit card for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2025) on February 7, 2025, at 5 PM.

1 min

Form team to study sudden deaths, Covid-19 links

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has directed officials to constitute a committee of experts and scientists to conduct thorough research on the sudden deaths in the state due to heart attacks and brain-related issues and examine whether they are linked to the side effects of Coronavirus or Covid-19 vaccines.

1 min

HC dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA case probe to CBI

RELIEF TO CM

2 mins

HC Has Not Given Clean Chit to CM, Says BYV

Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Friday said that the High Court, by dismissing a petition seeking a direction to transfer the investigation into the MUDA site allotment case to the CBI, has not declared Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as innocent, and that the allegations against him in the case still holds good.

1 min

K'taka signs MoU with University of Liverpool

The Karnataka government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Liverpool to foster greater collaboration in research and innovation, education cooperation, and the establishment of a joint working group to drive the partnership forward.

1 min

Governor Rejects K'taka Microfinance Ordinance

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday rejected Karnataka Micro Finance (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance 2025, stating that in its current form, the lenders, who are also part of the society, are being done a great injustice.

1 min

POCSO Case: HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to BSY

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, while remitting the case registered against him back to the trial court.

1 min

Steep hike in vehicle taxes

- Above ₹15 lakh and up to ₹20 lakh: 8% increase - Above ₹20 lakh 10% increase - Electric cars of any value 10% increase

1 min

In deep financial distress, film industry cries for help

A widespread strike has been called by various film bodies in Kerala, set to begin on June 1, following a series of escalating financial pressures on the state's film industry.

2 mins

PC George Secures Protection From Arrest

The Kerala High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to former MLA PC George in a hate speech case registered by the Erattupetta police.

1 min

Requiem for KIIFB as conceived by Isaac

The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, once the state's flagship model for non-revenue funding, has been significantly restructured following Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal's budget presentation.

1 min

Woman Convict's Remission Linked to Jail Affair

A fellow inmate has come forward with allegations that Sherin, the convict in the Karanavar murder case, during her incarceration, engaged in an improper relationship with the then Jail Deputy Inspector General.

1 min

Cong camps refuse to bite Vijayan's bait

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's witticism about an alleged power struggle within the Congress party has ignited animated discussions in political circles.

2 mins

Brewery firm loses key permit

The Revenue Divisional Officer of Palakkad has denied the application from Oasis Company to reclassify agricultural land in Elappully for industrial purposes.

1 min

Opposition: Budget 'void, unreliable'

Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan has sharply criticised the 2025-26 state budget presented by K N Balagopal, labelling it as \"void and unreliable\" and filled with \"empty statements.\"

2 mins

Balagopal's budget pleases nobody

DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT | An increase in pension amount was widely expected, but the finance minister refused to oblige

2 mins

Weaponisation of marriages

A marriage is an intensely personal affair with no place for governments, and much less for vigilantes

2 mins

Death Penalty Is A Reflection Of Our Collective Barbarism

There is a very fine line between justice and vengeance, making it easy to cross it when one is consumed by anger and grief

4 mins

Social media as bad as cancer?

The worst of the ills of social media are coming home to roost.

2 mins

Lack of sanitation and security are the bane of Indian tourism

India offers varied cuisines, cultures, monuments and landforms. Yet, despite several initiatives, it is still not a hot tourist hub

3 mins

H-1B Initial Registration to Begin on March 7: USCIS

The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for fiscal 2026 will commence on March 7 and close on March 24, a federal agency has said.

1 min

Hamas Likely to Free 3 Male Hostages Today

Three Israeli male hostages are expected to be released on Saturday in what will be the fifth round of releases since the Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal began.

1 min

Scheme on Russian Oligarchs Ends

The Trump administration's Justice Department has disbanded a Biden-era program aimed at seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs as a means to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

1 min

Trespassers at Indian Consulate in Seattle

The Indian Consulate at Seattle said it was \"forced to deal with a law and order situation\" arising out of an unauthorized entry of certain individuals into its premises after office hours on Thursday.

1 min

Scientists Produce First Kangaroo Embryo

Australian scientists have achieved a world first, creating a kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilization (IVF).

1 min

B'desh Interim Govt Warns Action Against Vandals

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to quell escalating violence and arson following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid concerns by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, and neighboring India over attacks on a historic house linked to ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

1 min

Russia Quiet on Humanitarian Corridor Offer

Russia said on Friday that it was battling a new Ukrainian offensive in Kursk even as Kyiv offered a humanitarian corridor for civilians in the Russian region it has invaded and partly occupied.

1 min

Syrians, Bosnian Among Gunman's Victims

Swedish School Attack

1 min

3000 Killed After Rebels Seize Key DRC City: UN

Alliance Fleuve Congo 'announced' ceasefire on Tuesday but fierce fighting continued

2 mins

Smith & Carey shine, Australia roar in Galle

GOLDEN DAY FOR AUSTRALIA Aussie duo dominate Sri Lanka, inch closer to series whitewash

1 min

MP PUNCHES ITS WAY TO GLORY

Medal haul in boxing, taekwondo keeps MP among top contenders

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WFI Back To Square One

Returns to Brij Bhushan's residence

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Shafali Credits WPL for Growth, Eyes National Team Return

Delhi Capitals opener Shafali Verma has acknowledged the Women's Premier League (WPL) for its role in her development as a batter, particularly in learning how to construct innings.

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Manjrekar hails Gill's staying power, Iyer's perfect 10/10 innings

Lambi race ka Ghoda

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SA20 Aims for Second Best, Learns From IPL's Leadership

SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith acknowledges the IPL's dominance in franchise cricket and emphasizes the league's focus on learning and growth.

1 min

Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke Champions Trophy 2025 anthem released

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has ignited the excitement for the Men's Champions Trophy 2025 with the release of its official song, \"Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke.\"

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MYCC, Vijay Club gear up for U-22 final showdown

MYCC, Vijay Club gear up for U-22 final showdown

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MP wrestlers grapple for glory at Nat'l Games

Shivani Pawar leads medal charge in Uttarakhand

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MP's Jain, Khan Join Winning Streak

Cueing Glory| Hussain's cue stuns at National Billiards & Snooker Championship

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Purnima Bise to officiate at Nat'l Games judo event

Purnima Bise, an esteemed International A grade judo referee, has been appointed as a jury member by the Judo Federation of India for the women's and men's judo competitions at the National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

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Silawat President, Devkinandan Retains Secy Post

New Executive Committee of Prakash Club Formed

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Fierce Moves on the Field

A footballer in action during the intense quarterfinal match of the MLA Trophy district-level cash prize competition at Chimanbagh Ground on Friday

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Kolkata, Young Brothers storm into finals

All India Senior Women's & State-level Men's Football Tournament

1 min

Gupta, Tulsani reign supreme

UTT NATIONALS| Grit, dominance, and stunning comebacks steal the show

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Living With Nature

Urul, located amidst the serene landscapes of Wayanad, is a research-based project designed for a nature-loving couple.

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Food Poisoning:

Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

3 mins

Misconception about lactation and malignancy

Lactation prevents breast cancer is a common belief that is true. It can cause changes in your breasts but helps in decreasing breast cancer.

1 min

Night Flowers: For your moon garden

What would a moon garden look like? White and silver you would guess and you will be right.

1 min

Effects of diabetes on the body

Diabetes is a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar or glucose.

1 min

Cranking Up The Soul

In the fourth edition of TVS MotoSoul, the brand had all their guns loaded for a fun and action-packed festival. Here is all we witnessed

3 mins

Two-wheeled tasting tour

With our taste buds thus suitably tickled, we geared up for the ride across the city. The scooters were prepped and ready for the ride. The one allotted to us for the day was the BGauss RUV350.

2 mins

Writing a new chapter

The Guerrilla 450 signifies a new direction for Royal Enfield. One that looks promising

5 mins

Redefining co-working spaces

ANSR and Unispace create a Bangalore coworking space with ergonomic design, premium materials, and a wellness-driven environment.

2 mins

UA Italian language program continues special Italian course using video games

Over the past few decades, video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft and Wii Sports have become a staple of American culture.

1 min

Thriving After 50

Embrace these habits for a healthier, happier life after 50

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Ageing with vitality

Make 2025 the year of self-care by prioritizing brain health, quality sleep, and a balanced diet. Small daily changes can enhance overall well-being and longevity.

2 mins

Where faith meets backroom deals

If you ever wondered whether the Vatican's corridors of power resemble a smoke-filled backroom poker game, Conclave confirms that suspicion—minus the cigars, plus a discreet vape or two.

2 mins

A 'hatke' romantic comedy

The internet remembers. It surely does! So do our 'smart' devices! A cursory glance at anybody's browser history can reveal much more about their secretive, carefully-guarded sides than the spoken words or even their actions can ever do.

2 mins

Unapologetically over-the-top cop draws whistles

Walking into the dark hall, fairly early-morning to catch a glimpse of Himesh Reshammiya is the rarest of rare occasion.

2 mins

Sanya Malhotra shines in a quiet rebellion

If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, then Mrs ensures that journey is paved with quiet despair, sweat-soaked exhaustion, and the relentless clatter of kitchenware.

2 mins

Wamiqa's versatility shines

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